A List of Intriguingly Quirky Hobbies and Interests for Women

There are a lot of hobbies out there which are fascinating and enthralling. This piece mentions a list of hobbies and interests for women, which are unique and diverse.

Rohini Mohan

Last Updated: Mar 7, 2018

There are a number of hobbies that we as women can do and are good at. Apart from the usual mundane ones such as painting, gardening, baking, and writing, there are a lot of other recreational activities which fascinate us.

We all have our secret dreams and aspirations to be more than what we are and become all that we want to be! It is completely up to you to decide which activity to pursue and scheme ways to make all your vagabond dreams a reality.

Start with a hobby which you have never tried before but have always wanted to give a shot. This article gives a diverse list of hobbies and interests for women to experiment with.

Unique Hobbies for Women

Glass Engraving

When it comes to unique hobbies, the practice of glass engraving has to be enlisted and given special recognition. A very tricky and delicate art, which requires utmost patience, diligence, skill, and a whole lot of zeal. To create a decent piece of work using glass can take hours, weeks, or even months of daunting hard work. What is created in the end, is a masterpiece of sheer beauty and brilliance. Even crystals, seem to fade in comparison to the intricate etchings on glass.

Bartending

You have always been fascinated with the way, those bartenders, jiggle and juggle the bottles in the air and catch them all with such deftness. You have always wanted to learn how to make those delicious cocktails and watch people savor your recipes. So why not give yourself a shot of this skill? Try taking bartending lessons and see how you fare.

Arborsculpture

This is a bizarre and beautiful form of tree grafting, which allows you to create living tree art as well as living furniture! It takes a lot of patience, skill, practice and years to master this skill. Pooktre was revived by Axel Erlandson, who was inspired by the natural grafting, inosculation and husband and wife trees, that he came across while he was growing up. If there was ever a unique hobby, this is definitely one of them!

Documentary Making

You can get yourself a nice camcorder, the necessary tools and a laptop, and you're all set to create your very own documentary film. Make sure you take up a topic or an issue which really stirs your soul, as only then will you be able to go on and finally finish your work. Take time to do plenty of research and capture moments that will lend what you are doing the exact flavor of reality.

Carpentry

Here is another hobby which can be converted into a profession. If you're inclined to this field of expertise, I suggest you expand your horizons as far as you can. This hobby takes a lot out of you. It needs a lot of skill and care. You cannot afford to make mistakes often, because wood is expensive and hard to get these days. What you can do, once you're all set and ready, is make new furniture look vintage. Try it and your furniture might sell like hot cakes!

Free Spirited Hobbies

Spelunking

To explain further, spelunking is the art of cave exploration. Explore the caves near your hometown or specifically make it a point to visit a certain destination every vacation. Make records of your findings and experiences. Use a camcorder to capture what you see, so that you can watch it all over again and make a note of your findings. However, this hobby is not recommended for people who are claustrophobic, as it can get very scary! Nonetheless, if you really want to get over your fear of the dark and stuffy places, this is one hobby which will help you face your fears.

Nature Sightseeing

You can use your free days and travel all over your country and the world as a nature enthusiast. This hobby is for those, who wish to see the variety existing among animal as well as plant life and the geographical and temperature variations from one country to the next. There is so much to see and learn, so why not utilize your time and do just that. However, this is an expensive hobby and not everyone's cup of tea. Which is why, a simple road trip to your nearest state or country will be equally rewarding and fun.

Globe Trotting

Globe trotting is an alluring hobby for women and men alike. You can revert to the days when you were young and free. Book your tickets many months in advance, so that you pay less than half the original price on your flight charges. Travel the world and see new places with your loved ones or simply fly solo. You'll get a firsthand feel of different cultures, cuisine, and their history and socioeconomic structure.

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people from different cultures. You can do your own research without having to pursue an extensive degree in this subject. You can make it your hobby to meet people from different cultures and trace their evolution through the ages. You can study about dying languages and how to revive them. There are many people all over the world who are trying to save ancient languages such as certain ancient forms of Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Sanskrit.

Photographing

There are no restrictions on how you wish to use your camera. You have all the artistic freedom in the world to capture what intrigues you. You may opt for still life photography, black and white, capture motion, nature, or even human emotions! Once you're done taking the photos, you can try creating a mural-sized collage which will show something specific, once all the pictures come together. The choices are limitless...

Sports Hobbies

Surfing

If you are a sports enthusiast and hate staying at home all day, then you should definitely be the first to
try sporting activities. If you hate winters, fly for the beach and try learning surfing. Relax on the beach, meet people who will help you learn new tricks of the surfboard. If you try hard enough, you just might get a hang of this sport. Every time you visit the shores, you'll find yourself getting better at your hobby!

Rock Climbing

Don't just sit and laze around when you have hills and rocks near your place. Choose a weekend and go rock climbing with an experienced climber, who'll be able to guide you and protect you. This is a grueling and dangerous hobby, so start slow and stay safe. Take your time, take a few months if required but, eventually learn to do it right. You will feel like you're on top of the world, when you finally finish scaling a tedious patch of rock.

Skydiving

First of all, you'll need a license for pursuing this expensive hobby. However, if you can afford it, the sky will become your playground! For the rest, they can save up for a once-in-a-year tryst with their lifelong ambition to fly like a bird.

Roller Derbing

A popular and until recently, an exclusive woman's contact sports, roller derby is played in more than 20 countries all over the world. People not only enjoy watching this game but love participating in it as well. This game has women from age groups varying from 18 to late 40s. This is a high adrenaline sports which requires you to be sturdy and steady on your roller skates.

Horse Riding

An amazing hobby for horse lovers who can spend hours looking after their favorite animal. You can learn how to groom horses and how to handle their temperament. You can learn how to ride them safely and so much more. This is a rewarding hobby for women who love animals and sports.

The aforementioned list of hobbies, only compiles the tip of the iceberg. There are so many interesting hobbies which you can try or create, out of sheer imagination. So start today and do something new and unique with your free time.